2000 Holden Vectra GL 2.2 petrol

Summary:

Faults:

Crank and cam angle sensors needed to be replaced at 118,000 kms, which cost $580.

Tie rods were replaced at 181,700 kms, at a cost of $350.

General Comments:

This car has been very reliable. It has required very few repairs outside of the normal servicing schedule, and nothing prior to 100,000 kms.

It is a pleasure to drive. It is very responsive to the driver's commands. It has good power and excellent handling for those who want to drive it as a sports car, but has the smooth, quiet ride of a luxury car.

2000 Holden Vectra JS II 2.5L

Summary:

LEMON!

Faults:

I have owned my Holden Vectra for 2 years, and it was great till I took it for rego again in 2008. It had just hit 99,990, and I had to replace the timing belt water pump (they advise to do so while getting the timing done, as it is below and saves labour later when it goes).

Back brakes and rotors, needed a new battery, and also had a service done! Mind you, I had the crank angle sensor go about 3 months after this, then a week later my spark plugs, leads and coils went!

After this, the car ran great for 6 months, no problems, then my crank angle sensor went again, and also my regulator stopped working! I've had all those fixed.

I took the car to Brisbane, a 400km drive, and around for a few weeks, and got home, and now the Vectra is making a knocking sound while the engine is running, and it's shaking and stalling. I've had a mechanic say it's either a big end bearing or harmonic balancer, so I'm looking at another $1000.

13th Nov 2010, 21:07

You seem to be confusing routine maintenance required on ANY vehicle for a fault specific to Vectras. This is not the case. Vectras can be problematic, so certainly not a good ownership prospect for somebody that doesn't understand that cars do require basic maintenance from time to time.

21st Nov 2010, 20:56

I have had the car serviced regularly by my mechanic that has told me to get rid of it because of the expense of parts and labour! I honestly think Vectras are a lemon car! It's big end bearing is gonna cost over $3000 to fix, so the car is getting a new motor!